Advice related Divorce

[msamson]

What is the name of your state? Texas

My wife filed a petition for dissolution of marriage with the Californa Suprior court. We are married since 88 and lived in Texas and other states. Never lived in California as a couple.

We are physically separated for the last 7 years. She moved to California and I was helping her financially all this time.

We don't have childrens or community propert (home).

I acquired some 401 K benefits from my work after the separation.

Should I fight court Jurisdiction to file in Texas instead of CA?
Does she have legal right in wealth acquired after the separation?

Thanks.

[LdiJ]

Originally Posted by msamson

What is the name of your state? Texas

My wife filed a petition for dissolution of marriage with the Californa Suprior court. We are married since 88 and lived in Texas and other states. Never lived in California as a couple.

We are physically separated for the last 7 years. She moved to California and I was helping her financially all this time.

We don't have childrens or community propert (home).

I acquired some 401 K benefits from my work after the separation.

Should I fight court Jurisdiction to file in Texas instead of CA?
Does she have legal right in wealth acquired after the separation?

Thanks.

If she is a legal resident of CA she had every right to file in CA. You really can't challenge the jurisidiction. If you weren't legally separated then yes, she may have claim against post separation assets. If the amount of money in the 401k is significant...and she is going after a share...then it would probably be in your best interests to get an attorney. However, if it would cost you more to pay an attorney than her possible share of the 401k....then maybe it would be better to represent yourself.